Digital Transformation Blog

Dynamic Saved Searching in Claris FileMaker

Expedite your FileMaker finds with saved searches. This article showcases a dynamic search builder that allows a user to construct Find Mode queries and save them for later use. Follow along with the free demo file and video.

Rudy Beer  /  Claris FileMaker,  Free Downloads  /  March 31st, 2025

Integrating Claris FileMaker With a SQL Database via ESS

We demonstrate how ESS (External SQL Data Source) allows users to connect an existing SQL database to a Claris FileMaker file as an external data source. This grants the user access to many of the functionalities of a standard FileMaker table while also allowing them to continue using the SQL database as they were. Includes sample file and video.

Logan Douglass  /  Claris FileMaker,  Free Downloads  /  February 27th, 2025

How to Auto-Install Claris FileMaker Pro

Learn how to create an executable that can be run on Mac and Windows to set up automatic downloads of Claris FileMaker Pro with specific settings. Includes a video.

Austin Wilson  /  Claris FileMaker  /  February 21st, 2025

Get Access to Claris Studio

Ready to take your FileMaker application to the next level? Discover how Claris Studio can help you leverage the data that drives your business. Claris Studio is the fastest way to build web experiences, enabling you to engage with your audience, improve collaboration, and increase visibility of your most important data - all within the Claris platform. Get Claris Studio now at no additional cost.

Maria Thompson  /  Claris FileMaker  /  February 18th, 2025

Workflow Settings in Claris FileMaker

A streamlined workflow system is a powerful tool that can save a lot of time and make a world of difference for your business processes. We explore a way of automating workflows and handling the heavy lifting of tasks while simplifying script schedule tracking and reducing manual errors. Includes demo file and video.

Andrew Bosworth  /  Free Downloads,  Claris FileMaker  /  February 4th, 2025

Claris FileMaker AI Function Calling

Integrating AI models and implementing function calling in FileMaker Pro can elevate an application to include a level of flexibility and dynamic ability that was beyond the scope of imagination just a few years ago. Let's explore how AI function calling is empowering developers to build more sophisticated and intuitive applications in FileMaker. Includes video and demo file.

Grant Gonzalez  /  Claris FileMaker,  Free Downloads  /  January 24th, 2025

Surveys for Success: World Central Kitchen

DB Services' Surveys for Success program will donate to World Central Kitchen for every survey received in Q1 of 2025. WCK is first to the frontlines, providing fresh meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises.

Leah Bass  /  News  /  January 13th, 2025

Claris FileMaker 19.6 Support to End

It's time to bid farewell to FileMaker 19.6! Support for Claris FileMaker 19.6 will end on December 19, 2024. To avoid security risks, system incompatibilities, and productivity loss, contact us to upgrade to the latest version of FileMaker.

Jared Ellison  /  Claris FileMaker  /  December 2nd, 2024

Claris FileMaker Server 21.1 Overview

Claris has released the first minor version update to FileMaker Server 21! This update brings with it some new, useful features, including quality-of-life updates, additional security options, and more. With this update, system administrators have even more tools in their FileMaker toolbelt.

Patrick Evans  /  Claris FileMaker,  Hosting  /  November 6th, 2024

Claris FileMaker Pro 21.1 Overview

Claris's new 21.1 update is here! This update includes a slew of new features and quality-of-life updates, increasing the number of tools available to all FileMaker developers.

Andrew Bosworth  /  Claris FileMaker  /  November 6th, 2024

Your Annual FileMaker Contract Has Expired

Claris FileMaker has implemented a termination policy for annual licensing agreements. All FileMaker contracts must be renewed by their expiration date. Failure to renew will result in contract termination, meaning your organization will no longer have access to your FileMaker application. If your Claris FileMaker license has expired or is due for renewal, we can help you save money!

Jared Ellison  /  Licensing,  Claris FileMaker  /  October 22nd, 2024

Surveys for Success: IndyHumane

DB Services' Surveys for Success program will donate to IndyHumane for every survey received during Q4 of 2024. IndyHumane’s mission is to improve animal welfare in central Indiana. The Surveys for Success program is our way of saying thank you for our customers' valuable feedback by paying it forward to those in need.

Leah Bass  /  News  /  October 11th, 2024

FM Quickstart: 2025 Release New Features

FM Quickstart, the premier free template for Claris FileMaker, has been updated for the latest version of FileMaker. Let's dive into some of the exciting features, including 4 brand-new modules and AI reporting. Includes video.

Reed Brown  /  Claris FileMaker,  Free Downloads  /  October 9th, 2024

Claris FileMaker Zoom Integration

Integrating Zoom with your Claris FileMaker application can be a powerful way to enhance business processes. FileMaker’s flexibility for custom solutions, combined with Zoom's robust API, allows users to review past meetings, create meetings, and more without needing to leave your FileMaker solution. Includes a video and sample file.

Summer Law  /  Claris FileMaker,  Free Downloads  /  October 2nd, 2024

Responsive Grid Layouts for Web Applications

Creating responsive layouts is critical to user experience (UX) when building software applications. All user interface (UI) components — navigation, lists, forms, grids — must adapt to various screen sizes, device orientations, font sizes, user themes, accessibility needs, and more.  This article focuses on creating thoughtfully designed grid interfaces that address all of these needs.

Aaron Kaiser  /  Web  /  September 17th, 2024

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